Primary teachers who would benefit from developing their knowledge and understanding of the mathematics curriculum to support effective teaching and learning in their classrooms;

Primary teachers who wish to develop their mathematical subject knowledge to support effective teaching and learning in their classrooms.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15th October.

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During the 3 days participants will:

Deepen and extend their own subject knowledge in mathematics;

Explore key strands of the primary mathematics curriculum and consider the implications for teaching and learning;

Understand children’s expected progression in the different strands of the primary mathematics curriculum;

Know a range of ways to support children to develop an understanding of the different strands of mathematics;

Reflect on their learning and plan to undertake follow up work in school.

This is a national NCETM work group and therefore participants will be required to:

Keep a reflective journal that captures the impact of the work undertaken on the course and back in school;

Complete online evaluations requested by the NCETM, including a summative impact report;

Complete gap tasks set and reflect on these.

Please consider the work involved when booking participants from your school onto this work group

East Sussex 1

Date

Venue

Day 1

7th November 2018

Willingdon Secondary, Eastbourne

Day 2

6th December 2018

Willingdon Secondary, Eastbourne

Day 3

10th January 2019

Willingdon Secondary, Eastbourne

Times: 9am for 9.15am start, with 3.30pm finish on all days Cost: £75 (East Sussex Schools can claim this back from their Local Authority) Tea/coffee will be provided, but delegates should bring their own lunch.

We anticipate that places for this course will fill quickly, so would advise early booking to ensure success. Places will initially be limited to two per school. Booking can be made via this link: http://inspiretsa.co.uk/apply?cat=3&event=102

Course Leaders: Debbie Streatfield and Faye Heath, Independent Mathematics Consultants - Debbie and Faye have been leading numerous highly successful primary maths courses for the Sussex Maths Hub. They are both very experienced teachers who continue to teach on a regular basis and use their up-to-date knowledge throughout their courses.